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Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by Ron Hubbard is published
Ron Hubbard spent time in New Jersey writing his book on Dianetics. In this book, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health, Hubbard describes techniques that he suggests can rid individuals of fears and psychosomatic illnesses. -
Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation established in Elizabeth, N.J.
By summer people who had read Dianetics flocked to L. Ron Hubbard’s home in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They wanted to become more proficient in Dianetics auditing. And with this demand, four individuals approached Mr. Hubbard to form a Hubbard Dianetics Research Foundation with his consent the Foundation was formed in Elizabeth. But in 1951, the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners filed a complaint against the foundation for operating a school for treatment of disease without a license. -
The Wichita, Kan., Dianetics training center is moved to Phoenix. Hubbard publicly announces the formal establishment of the philosophy of Scientology and the formation of the Hubbard Association of Scientologists International
The New Jersey Medical foundation filed a complaint on the company and later that year, the organization cited the complaint in its decision to move its headquarters to Kansas, Hubbard backed his decision by stating that, "It is only natural that we should prefer to centralize where the American pioneering spirit and cultural interests are still high." Essentially that was the supposed reason behind the move. -
The Wichita, Kan., Dianetics training center is moved to Phoenix. Hubbard publicly announces the formal establishment of the philosophy of Scientology and the formation of the Hubbard Association of Scientologists International
The New Jersey Medical foundation filed a complaint on the company and later that year, the organization cited the complaint in its decision to move its headquarters to Kansas, Hubbard backed his decision by stating that, "It is only natural that we should prefer to centralize where the American pioneering spirit and cultural interests are still high." Essentially that was the supposed reason behind the move. -
"Scientology: A History of Man" published.
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Hubbard introduced a new aspect of the auditing process
a device he called the electropsychometer, or E-meter, which measures the strength of a small electrical current that runs through the body as an individual answers the auditor’s questions. -
Church of Scientology founded in Los Angeles
Incorporation papers were filed in Los Angeles for the Church of Scientology of California, the first official Scientologist organization. -
The church is granted U.S. federal tax-exempt status.
The exemptions were granted as part of a larger settlement between the Government and the Scientology organizations that ends legal disputes that go back to the founding of the church 39 years ago. Church officials said the settlement would close more than a dozen lawsuits. -
Hubbard moved to England
He bought Saint Hill Mansion in Sussex, from which he would direct international operations and expansion until 1967. -
Release of the Hubbard Mark II E-Meter, and the Hubbard Mark III E-Meter.
An E-meter is a lie detector used by Scientology auditor to examine a person's mental state. Scientologists claim the device allows people to their thoughts. In the hands of a trained auditor, they believe it can uncover "hidden crimes" -
Narconon founded
Narconon International is a Scientology organization which promotes the theories of founder L. Ron Hubbard. Its parent company is the Association for Better Living and Education, which is owned and controlled by the Church of Scientology. According to Scientology "Narconon drug rehabilitation methods, all drug-free, combine a precise regimen that eliminates drug residues from the body with procedures to alleviate the mental and physical anguish connected with drugs." -
The IRS strips Scientology of its tax-exempt status
The IRS strips the Church of Scientology in California, Scientology's headquarters, of its tax-exempt status, asserting that its activities are commercial and operated for the benefit of Mr. Hubbard, rather than charitable or religious reasons -
Sea Org officially established
The Sea Org came along after Scientology, in 1967, initially operating from several ships. The group essentially serves as the managerial arm of the church; its members live together in communal compounds, wear uniforms, work for minimal wages, and supervise church operations. It is run with military precision -
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles founded.
The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre was founded in Los Angeles in 1970 at the direction of L. Ron Hubbard and with the assistance of the rapidly growing artistic community within the Scientology religion. Celebrity Centre provides Scientology religious services to artists, politicians, leaders of industry and sports figures -
Hubbard dies after suffering a stroke at his ranch near San Luis Obispo, Calif
L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the Church of Scientology, died here Friday, and mystery surrounds his death just as it cloaked the final years of his life. He was 74 years old. -
Presentation of IAS Freedom Medal to Scientologists John Travolta, Debbie Mace and Jerry Boswell
The IAS (International Association of Scientologists) freedom medal was awarded to these people for there efforts of educating millions of scientology -
The IRS settles its 40-year battle with Scientology, recognizing it as a tax-exempt church.
The settlement, known as a closure agreement, ended a struggle that began in 1967, when the IRS argued that the main Scientology church should lose its tax-exempt status because it was a for-profit business that enriched church officials.
